Gardener

Jensen Landscape - A Monarch Landscape Company; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare programs

Employee Assistance Program

Education assistance

Referral bonuses

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A leading landscape services company in California is seeking an entry-level professional for landscape maintenance. Responsibilities include maintaining job sites, operating landscaping equipment, and adhering to safety protocols. Candidates with commercial landscaping experience are preferred, but not required. We offer competitive pay, various benefits, and an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Commercial landscape experience preferred, but not required.
• Valid Driver’s License preferred but not required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• Ability to complete tasks assigned in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintain job site as instructed by Foreman.
• Safe operation of landscaping equipment.
• Perform tasks such as mowing, raking, and pruning.
• Show up on time and complete tasks within time expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Commitment to quality

Common sense understanding

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

21" mower

36" mower

Power hedge shears

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

Jensen Landscape – A Monarch Landscape Company is a family of successful landscape brands in eight states across the United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. Our approach to investing in people is simple. We put the Field First!

This posting remains open year-round as we are always looking for great people to join our team. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application and we will reach out shortly.

Job Summary

Responsible for the maintenance of commercial landscapes.

Essential Duties

• Maintain job site as instructed by Foreman. Possible duties include, but are not limited to mowing, raking, weeding, shearing, edging, and hand pruning
• Safe operation of equipment, including: 21” and 36” mowers; power hedge shears; power shears; backpack blower; aerator
• Basic understanding of Plant ID
• Basic hand pruning skills
• Basic skill in shearing shrubs and hedges
• Operate all vehicles and equipment in accordance with Monarch Safety Policy
• Abide by Monarch code of conduct at all times
• Shows up to work each day on time; completes all tasks within time expectations; adheres to company dress code policy; wears clean clothes to work each day; follows inclement weather policy and sick leave reporting procedures
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Commercial landscape experience preferred, but not required

License or Certification

• Valid Driver’s License issued from state of employment, preferred but not required

Specialized Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with Foreman and team members
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred but not required
• Strong commitment to high quality of work and customer service
• Ability to complete tasks assigned in a timely manner
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out tasks
• Deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Constantly required to talk, hear, see, sit, stand and walk
• Must be able to see at close vision, distant vision, peripherally, have depth perception and have the ability to adjust focus
• Frequent use of hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• Frequently required to reach, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, climb and balance
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently works with mechanical objects and outside in all weather conditions
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
• Frequently exposed to loud noise levels

Total Rewards

Monarch provides eligible employees with a Total Rewards package including competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities, plus a variety of benefits:

• Healthcare programs (medical, dental, vision); flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; life/AD&D; and other supplemental insurances
• Company Provided Life/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• 7 Paid holidays; 3 days paid bereavement; 5 days paid jury duty
• Employee Equity Program; Sick Pay; On-Demand Pay through DailyPay
• Referral bonuses; Gym membership and mobile carrier discounts
• Education assistance; Learning Management System; Career advancement opportunities

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary by position, tenure, location, and applicable agreements. Salary information is provided in compliance with state laws and may differ by location or division.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Facilities Services

Jensen Landscape is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer. Jensen Landscape is an On-Demand Daily Pay employer.